Russ Graham removed from Flight Restaurant Group
Co-owner of Flight Restaurant Group is out after allegations of racial discrimination and sexual harassment.
After nearly 50 years, Oden will close its doors
Oden called some of the largest corporations in Memphis clients during its long run as a marketing and advertising agency.
Public health experts reiterate importance of wearing a mask
Over the past week, now much younger people in their 20s and 30s are being hospitalized, according to officials.
Memphis artists dominate airport’s public art competition
Memphis International Airport and the UrbanArt Commission named winners Tuesday, June 16, in the competition for public art in the modernized B Concourse.
Shelby County coronavirus cases increase by nearly 200
More than 100,000 coronavirus tests have been administered in Shelby County.
City mask requirement clears final hurdle
The Memphis City Council approved the requirement Tuesday by a 9-4 vote on its third and final reading. But questions remain about enforceability as county health officials still only recommend wearing masks.
Council asks Strickland to hold up valet parking contract with Flight
The action came with word that owners of the restaurant were buying out their partner in the business venture. The council also passed three resolutions on law enforcement that are the first acts by the group in the discussion about the role of police and use of force policies.
SCS will seek more teacher input on making up lost learning
As SCS considers plans to help students recoup academic losses because of the coronavirus, teachers will be surveyed before a decision is made by the school board.
DeBerry to run as independent after Legislature opens door
State Rep. John DeBerry will run as an independent in the November election after the General Assembly passed legislation sidestepping a decision by the Tennessee Democratic Executive Committee to remove him from the ballot.
Daily Memphian hires college basketball reporter
Danielle Lerner has joined The Daily Memphian to cover the University of Memphis basketball program, Executive Editor Ronnie Ramos announced Tuesday.
Removing occupancy restriction has no effect, restaurateurs say
Restaurant occupancy restriction is lifted with new directive, but social distancing remains the same; restaurateurs say nothing will change.
House gives schools, businesses protection from COVID lawsuits
The state House voted 80-9 Tuesday to give schools, businesses and hospitals broader protections against the potential for "frivolous lawsuits" tied to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Protest and activism grow to include restlessness with local status quo on race
Memphians joining the past 21 days of protests are becoming more vocal about changing the city's traditional method for dealing with racial issues.
Germantown Municipal School District addressing concerns
The Germantown community has signed a letter calling for the suburban school district to better address racial issues in the schools. Superintendent Jason Manuel said he is willing to listen and eager to change.
Protesters ‘occupy’ City Hall to demand police reforms
Protesters gathered outside City Hall Tuesday as part of a 21st day of demonstrations and events that have grown out of the Minneapolis death of George Floyd at the hands of police
Arlington approves Arlington Falls, Brendalay Grill proposals
A couple of highly anticipated Arlington commercial projects have received approval from the Arlington Planning Commission.
State urges districts to buckle up for school bus issues
Tennessee Department of Education has also warned districts to plan for driver shortages. On social media, some drivers have suggested that returning to their bus jobs may not be worth the hassle.
NBC cancels ‘Bluff City Law’
The show, which debuted in September 2019, had a 10-episode season.
We’re all responsible for safe workplaces
As we move along on reopening the “Weconomy,” employers and employees need to understand that both have crucial roles to play in making reopening safe.
Metro
In the age of social media and AI, college students are reading less. But Rhodes professors still believe reading is fundamental.
For Rhodes College, a small liberal arts college that prides itself on creating lifelong learners, apathy about reading can feel not just like a challenge but an affront to its mission. Here’s why students are reading less than ever — and what professors are doing about it.
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Metro Cracking the code: Memphis first stop on Black Girls Code summer camp tour
Education Frayser high has a name — but it won’t be the only new school for the neighborhood
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Business
Memphis native develops system that aims to put out fires in 15 seconds
Ethan Pretsch envisioned a system that could use AI and tech to specifically target fires and keep them from spreading.
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Business SpaceX stock soars in debut and makes Elon Musk the first trillionaire
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Sports
Redbirds recap: Memphis drops game 5 to Norfolk
Memphis jumped in front of Norfolk in the top of the first inning, but couldn’t keep the momentum going.
Update High School Sports Blaze Jordan headed to St. Louis
High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason baseball: CBHS star named player of the year
Sports Breaking down the teams playing at the College World Series, including Ole Miss
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Food
Inspire Community Cafe closing this month
The Binghampton cafe that opened with a mission of helping the community is closing its doors after seven years.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: The Orpheum’s Cast Party banana pudding
Suburbs
New murals add vibrance to Wolf River tunnel on Germantown Greenway
Brightly colored depictions celebrating the Germantown Greenway are now greeting users as they walk, run or bike along the trail passing underneath Wolf River Boulevard.
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Arts & Culture
Thunderstorms force cancellation of Live at the Garden concert
Severe weather forces cancellation of Alabama concert, meant to be the opener of this year’s Live at the Garden series at the Memphis Botanic Garden
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Opinion
Echols: A celebration of architecture — right here in Memphis
“It felt as if someone was whispering good secrets to the rest of the world about my home, and I was the one caught unaware. Sure enough, that’s precisely what has been happening for about a decade now.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: Call it what it is — a tax increase
Podcasts
Reporters address SpaceX promises as Elon Musk company goes public
The local face of SpaceX has been making a lot of news as the Houston-based company goes public with a record-setting IPO. The local controversies against that backdrop were discussed on “Behind The Headlines.”
Metro The AM/DM podcast: A deja vu kind of weekend
Games
Daily Jigsaw: From Memphis to Carnegie Hall
Today’s puzzle is of members of the Memphis Youth Symphony Program and was provided by Jarmie Harmon with the Memphis Youth Symphony.